The mission of the Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Science Program is to improve people's lives in New Jersey and beyond, through quality education, innovative research and scholarship, superior service, and improving the quality and delivery of clinical laboratory services.
The goal of the Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Science program is to prepare caring, collaborative, and competent doctoral educated advanced practitioners in clinical laboratory science dedicated to increasing patient safety and the value of clinical laboratory services through consulting, collaborating on the interprofessional team, optimizing test utilization and diagnostic processes, and conducting and applying evidence-based translational research. The program
- Provides an in-depth study of clinical laboratory science and evidence-based practice through advanced level coursework and a clinical practice residency to prepare graduates to assume the role of an advanced-level clinical laboratory science practitioner.
- Prepares graduates with knowledge and skills to design, conduct, and analyze clinical laboratory science outcomes and quality research, focused on evidence of the impact of diagnostics on healthcare outcomes.
- Develops experts in evidence-based clinical laboratory science practice using clinical reasoning, critical thinking and scientific inquiry.
- Fosters professional leadership, service, and scholarly efforts.